Comments about a shamshir
 

Hi all,
I have many questions about this shamshir :
1. The translation of the writings in the cartouche
2. The meaning of the figures on the hilt
2. Its age
3. The blade is completly covered by a dark patina. Probably under there is a good wootz. How might I remove only the patina without ruin the damascus ?
Regards
Paolo

I'm guessing Persian and 19th century Qajar period.

And the signature says "Assadollah slept here" :rolleyes: :D

Hi Paolo,

Nice shamshir, Persian I would say, although I don't know much about Persian swords, but there are others on the forum who can help.

It is always a risk to remove the patina. If you don't find wootz, would you be sorry, or would you be as glad for the shamshir anyway?

Nice pictures:), and dont believe what Ariel writes - although I know he tries to be helpful:).

Hi Paulo,
nice Shamshir....another sword to add to the 'wanted list' :)

Is it me ...but the figure looks like a European in Renaissance period dress.. :shrug:

Yes, nice shamshir. Handle is definately Persian, Qajar Revival period. The blade however, appears much older, and may be 18th century.

Thank You all for the inputs.

Katana, also I noted on many Persian hilts (above all on ivory kanjars of Qajar period) that the figures are showed with dresses that seems these of the European Renaissance. I wondered at it.

Regards
Paolo